Dillon vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Dillon Rank #870

Alec Rank #880

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Dillon or Alec more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Alec mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Dillon and Alec boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.